International Human Resource Management Assignment: Case Studies

This document presents a comprehensive analysis of an International Human Resource Management (IHRM) assignment. It addresses critical issues such as repatriation challenges, compensation strategies for international managers, and ethical considerations in global supply chains. The assignment explores the complexities of managing diverse teams and fostering inclusive workplace environments. It also delves into the impact of technological innovation on HRM practices. The document offers insights into resolving conflicts and ensuring fair labor practices. The analysis covers various aspects of IHRM, providing a well-rounded understanding of the subject and offering practical strategies for managing global teams and addressing ethical dilemmas in international business.

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Question 1
Issue identified in the main story
The one issue that is identified in the main story is repatriation. Repatriation is a
major issue faced by the company overseas as the employees do not want to return to return
to the fast paced corporate culture after spending time on the external projects and global
exposure. In case of Sameer Shamsuddin we can derive the fact that after working in the
international sphere he had become accustomed to the technological advances and the
cultural traits of the country he was living in but when he faced the issue of returning to his
own country it became tough for him to adjust to the confined space of the office and adapt to
the new environment.
In order to work for the betterment of the company and Sameer it became evident that
the company should have promoted the strategy of adopting to the needs of the Sameer as
thisd will not have led to his quitting from the job. The company should have adopted a
flexible strategy to understand the issues that were faced by him in the business sphere after
he had come back from Barcelona and the factors that led to lack of adjustment. Thus, if the
company had adopted flexible policies that would have led to retaining of an efficient
employee in the company and added to the resources.
Question 2
Compensation for the manager moving to Australia
The factors that we need to consider while deciding the compensation for a manager
based in Hong Kong who is moving to Australia is the difference in standard of living in both
the countries. The companies that are based in the Hong Kong provide lucrative amount
salaries that are in consideration to the standard of living in the country therefore it should be

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made sure that the individual who is brought to Australia receives the same or higher amount
of salary which will help the individual stay.
As the taxes in Australia are comparatively higher than that of Australia so in order to
retain the employees the company needs to consider all the factors to retain the employee.
The salary that the managers receive should be designed with an attractive plan that retains
the employees and provides him with a firm belief that the company has kept all the factors in
consideration while employing the managers.
Question 3
Who should we believe?
The belief should be placed on the workers as they are the ones who suffer from the
inhumane conditions in the workplace. They are forced to work for long hours under
dangerous labor conditions in China that leads to the exploitation of the labors. The labors
cannot even stage protest against the employers as they face the threat of imprisonment.
Who is responsible?
The responsibility can be laid on the high demands that are arising in the toy markets.
The toy makers receive the orders and the workers are pressurized by their employers to meet
the demand of the customers. It can be noted that during Halloween, the condition of the
workers in the toy factories as they are coerced to work for 14 hours a day and for a constant
period of 7 days that takes a toll on their health.
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Firstly, we all should take a pledge that the increasing demand for toys would be
reduced which will directly affect the manufacturing process and ease the pressure from the
workers.
There should be legislations for the betterment in the working conditions of the
workers and their wages should be increased that would lead in the betterment of living
standards.
The working hours should be reduced as the long working hours result in the
accidents in the factories of toy manufacturing as the deprivation of sleep leads to lack of
concentration.
Question 4
Effective strategies
The strategy that the leaders should employ to manage their teams who consist of
different individuals hailing from different backgrounds is to adopt flexible techniques of
management. As different individuals who are from different cultural backgrounds possess
different ethical and professional values that guide their behaviour in the team. This makes it
the most important task of the leader to develop a firm understanding of the cultures that
coexist in the team and required for the betterment of the company. The multinational
companies as the name suggests consists of individuals who are from different cultural
backgrounds and that leads to the difference in the opinion. The difference in opinion creates
conflicting situations within the group which is the responsibility of the leaders or managers
to resolve. Therefore, in order to maintain a stable environment that works efficiently for the
betterment of the workplace culture the companies should provide their managers with
efficient training to tackle and manage the challenges well.

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Question 5
Problems in HRM
Technological Innovation is an important factor that influences the working of the
human resource department as the new innovation in the field of technology makes it difficult
for them to hire employees who possess high skills in the area of latest technologies. The
specialized individuals are lesser in number that makes the process slow and the functioning
of the human resource department is disrupted.
The factor that influence the functioning of multinational enterprise is the lack of
adapting to the cultures of the countries they venture in. As the company expands beyond the
geographical boundaries this makes the companies prone to have exposure towards the
employees who are different in cultural backgrounds. Thus, the difference in the cultural
background leads to disruption of work within the organization. The human resource
department should consist of a panel of experts that can handle the employees with precision
which will lead to the smooth functioning of the organization.

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